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The Scholar Experience
Incoming Summer
- Five-week hybrid, stipend-supported summer program on the Duke campus and in Durham, NC
- Meet other incoming Clark Scholars at Duke and build a strong team bond
- Get an intensive, curated introduction to college study and life
First Year
- Orientation program on leadership and resilience
- Thrive course focusing on building resilience, creating a community, and developing personal well-being
- Regular team meetings and check-ins
FIRST SUMMER
- Focused, summer-long international entrepreneurship program
- Technical skills boot camp with an internship to apply skills to a real-world project
- Living expenses and stipend are paid for by the program
Sophomore Year
- Service course focusing on community engagement
- Partner with a local community organization and lead a cohort service project
Junior Year
- Courses on startup management and accounting
- Leadership training
Senior Year
- Job placement support
- Clark Scholars graduation celebration
How to Apply